(16 Apr 2016, 10:30 pm)mb134 wrote Aye, I think we'll still struggle against Liverpool though.
I was very impressed with De Bruyne today, if he's rested on Tuesday then our chances will increase massively. He played the full 90, and I imagine City will want him fit for the Madrid match, so may not risk him against us? I'd argue that, currently, he is the best attacking midfielder in the league.
Newcastle wise, Lascelles has impressed me over the past few weeks, especially today. He speaks well in interviews, he defends better than Taylor ever could, and actually scores from set pieces! Above all, he actually seems to care. I also liked Sissoko as a captain today, as controversial as that may be, possibly the way to get the best out of him? (Although, if Lascelles keeps doing what he's doing, I'd like to see him captain us in the future)
I never watched the whole game as I was out, but saw bits of it on match of the day and he is a massive player for Man City - they must have a far better points record with him than without him as since he's come back he's been in really good for.
Lascelles and Mitro impressed me today despite Mitro only being on for 10 mins or so he has to start over Cisse as he offers nothing, thought it was strange not starting with him as he's scored 3 in 3. Sissoko has one canny game in about 20 though haha that's the problem. Last time he was good was again Norwich and I think he's blanked goals/assists most weeks since then. Think we should give de Jong a go against Man City as I thought he was decent when he came on a few games a go (can't remember which) and I'd like to see what Obertan is like as he is a natural winger compared to Sissoko and Gini and offers pace which I think we are lacking. I'd like the team to be something like -
Darlow; Anita, Lascalles, Mbemba, Dummett; Colback; Townsend, Sissoko, de Jong, Perez; Mitro
Was very impressed with Anita today, absoultey outstanding keeping Montero quiet and Colback was decent for once. Haven't been impressed with Shelvey for a while so doesn't deserve to start imo, same with Gini Wijnaldum and Sissoko is much more effective in the centre.